Victoria Butenko,
Victoria Butenko is a journalist who covers conflicts and geopolitics. She has reported extensively from Ukraine, including from the front lines of the war between Kyiv and Moscow. Her work has appeared in CNN and other reputable news outlets. Butenko's reporting focuses on uncovering the truth behind conflicts, deconstructing propaganda, and providing accurate information to readers. In her articles, she often highlights the impact of conflicts on civilians, particularly those caught in the crossfire. She also reports on military strategies and tactics used by both sides of a conflict. Butenko's work has been recognized for its depth, accuracy, and insightfulness.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author uses language that dehumanizes Ukrainian soldiers by referring to them as
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The fact that Zaluzhny had turned down a new role offered by Zelensky does not change the fact he was being removed from his current post.
Contradictions
100%
Examples:
- Ukraine claims it has sunk a third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet after its military intelligence said it sank another Russian warship in a sea drone attack off the coast of Crimea on Wednesday. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and cannot be verified independently.
Deceptions
90%
Examples:
- Russia initially failed to produce visual evidence to back up its claims there were Ukrainian soldiers on the plane. The first video that emerged from the crash site appeared to show several dead bodies on the ground but no images suggested there were dozens of fatalities.
Recent Articles
Russian Forces Penetrate Ukrainian Border: At Least Two Civilians Killed in Cross-Border Assaults
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024Russian forces have launched multiple cross-border assaults into northern Ukraine since May 10, 2024, resulting in civilian casualties and military deployment. Attacks towards Vovchansk aimed for a 10 km deep buffer zone, while four battalions (about 2,000 men) penetrated five kilometers into Ukraine near Krasne. 
Russian Defector Killed in Spain: Maxim Kuzminov's Tragic Death Confirmed by Russian Officials
Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024On February 13, Russian military pilot Maksim Kuzminov defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter across the border. His body was found riddled with bullets and run over by a vehicle in Spain. Ukraine's Navy Thrashing Russia at Sea Despite Land Struggles: The Story of the Hetman Sahaidachny Frigate
Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024Ukraine is facing challenges on land but dominating at sea. The Hetman Sahaidachny frigate, Ukraine Navy's flagship, was sunk to prevent capture after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. 
Ukraine's Soldiers in Deep Defense Mode as Uncertainty Lingers over Commander-in-Chief
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Ukraine's soldiers are in deep defense mode as uncertainty lingers over the commander-in-chief. The operational situation remains tense, with heavy fighting taking place along all sectors of the frontline. Russia continues to conduct high-intensity assault operations and is constantly bringing in new reserves. 
Ukraine's Top General Fired After Months of Tension and Counteroffensive Failure
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Ukraine's top general, Valery Zaluzhny, was fired by President Volodymyr Zelensky after months of tension and a failure to achieve success in Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia. General Zaluzhny defended Ukraine in Europe's largest ground war in decades, stalling Russia's invasion with natural barriers like rivers, aging weapons and lethal drones, trickery and elements of surprise. He oversaw the defense of Kyiv as well as campaigns that thwarted Russia's initial invasion and retook hundreds of square miles. 
Russian Military Plane Crashes Near Ukraine Border, Leaving No Survivors: Conflicting Accounts on Cause of Downing
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024On January 25th, a Russian military transport plane crashed near the border of Ukraine. The crash site was in Belgorod region and according to Russia's Defense Ministry, there were no survivors after an Il-76 plane crashed near Yablonovo. However, Ukraine accused Russia of shooting down the plane which carried Ukrainian prisoners of war. According to a report by CNN on January 25th, only five bodies have been delivered from the crash site to Belgorod morgue and Ukraine's military intelligence claims that this number matches with the crew members on board. The source article also mentions conflicting accounts between Russia and Ukraine regarding how the plane was downed.